Reel



Nov. 1, 1932. c. E. VEST 1,886,209

REEL

Filed Dec. 15, 1950 3 Sheets-Sheet 1 I C/areflc'e E. 142:)

INVENTOR Nov. 1, 1932. c g, VEST 1,886,209

REEL

Filed Dec. 15, 1950 3 Sheets-Sheet 2 C/dff/TC' E #257 INVENTOR Nov. 1,1932. E VEST 1,886,209

REEL

Filed Dec. 15, 1930 3 Sheets-Sheet 3 C/a're/m? E V257 INVENTOR PatentedNov. 1, 1932 Grie cLAnEivcE E. VEST, or TROUTDALE, OREGON REELApplication filed December 15, 1930. Serial No. 502,467. I

My invention is primarily intended as a holder for telephone, telegraphwires, or electric transmission wires and placing and replacing oftelephone and telegraph wires 5.3g and cables.

I do not wish to be limited in the application of my device for thisservice, as the same may be used with equal facility for the dispensingof any and all lines, for every purpose, and made from variousmaterials.

The invention consists primarily of a base having a shaft verticallyrotatable within the base and upwardly extending therefrom and havingmeans associated with a shaft and the base for frictionally regulatingthe rotation of the shaft relative to the base.

A spider is fixedly positioned upon the shaft and a pair of collars aredisposed upon the shaft, each of which is secured to the shaft 7 byindependent fastening means to position the collars at desiredplacement. A cradle is formed the bottom links of which are secured tothe spider with adjustable means being provided for predeterlnining theposi- .2 tion of the cradle elements relative to that of the shaft andthe spider. A link is disposed between the cradle and the movable collardisposed upon the shaft, the cradle being adapted for being raised tofacilitate the placement of the reel of line thereupon and when loweredto stretch the reel and main- I preferably form the hood, or shield, ofa wire mesh, or screen, through which the con dition of the reel andcradle may be observed as the same is being used.

The primary purpose and object of my invention is for the commerciallaying of telephone, telegraph and other lines.

A further object of my invention consists in providing a reel that willoccupy a minimum of space, and through the use of which, a number oflines may be simultaneously released from a vehicle and the lines bemaintained relatively taut and free from e11- tanglement.

A further object consists in providing a reel for the purpose intended,that is comprised of few parts and one that may be used over relativelylong periods, with a minimum of mechanical annoyances. f

lVith these and incidental objects in view, the invention consists incertain novel features of construction and combination of parts, theessentialelements of which are set forth in the appended claims, and apreferred form of embodiment of which is hereafter described withreference to the drawings which accompany and form part of thespecification.

In the drawings:

Fig. -l is a top view of one of my new and improved devices. a

Fig. 2 is a sectional side view of assembled device, illustrating thereel in position for operation, the same being taken on line 2 2 of Fig.1 looking in the direction indicated.

Fig. 3 is a fragmentary sectional side view of the reelillustratingthe'crajdlein posit-ion for having a reel of wire or cable,placed thereupon, or removedtherefrom.

F 1g. 4 's a sectional, top plan, view ofthe device, the same beingtaken on, line 4- 4. of n Fig. 5 is a sectional top view ofthemechanism, illustrated in Fig. 2', the same being taken on line 55 ofFig .'2,looking in' the direction indicated. v

Fig. 6is a plan viewof" a" vehicle in which a number of my new andiniproved reels are placed and illustrating-the same in thespe nd ing oflines therefrom, here shown as 5'in number; p 7

Like reference characters'refer to like parts through the several views.

l is a base; Each arm of the base being superposed supporting legs 2. Afoot 3 is 93 disposed at the bottom of the leg through which anysuitable fastening means may be passed to secure thedevice in placement;

A shaft 4 is vertically disposed within the base, bearings 5 and 6 aredisposed within 95 the base and in which the-shaftgis jourhaled. Theengaging surfaces of the shaft with the bearings are preferably tapered,as illustrated at 7 and 8, and'a'n adjusting-lwheel Q'isSeeu-red to thelower end' of the shaft to frietionally control the rotation of theshaft within the bearings.

A spider 10 is fixedly positioned upon the shaft and is secured theretoby any suitable fastening means, as by a set screw 11.

Arms 12 outwardly extend from the hub and a plurality of adjustingspaced holes 13 are disposed within the arms, into which the base 14 ofthe cradle is journaled, the same may be journaled by any suitablejournal pins 15.

A curved arm 16, upwardly extends from the base 1%, to form acylindrical enclosure 17, into which the reel, or skein of material tobe placed, upon the reel, is held.

A link 18 is secured to the curved arm 16 by any suitable means, asthrough the use of a journal pin 19. r I

- Collars 20 and 21-are spaced apart and secured to the shaft 4, by anysuitable fastening means, as by set screws 22 and 23.

A collar 2: is slidably disposed upon the shaft and is limited in itsmovement by the position of the collars 20 and 21. The link is hingedlysecured to the collar 24: by a journal pin 25. The base links,comprising the cradle are preferably formed, 4 in number, with thecurved arm 16 disposing therebetween, and fastened in place by rivets 26and 27. The thickness of the curved arm 16 is preferably slightlygreater than the thickness of the arms 12 of the spider in order that afree hinging action may be secured by the cradle assembling about thespider arms.

A hood is disposed about the shaft, the same being comprised of a hub 28and arms 29. A rim 30 is disposed at the outer end thereto, ournalbearings disposed within the base, a shaft vertically disposed withinthe base and j ournaled within the bearings, manually adjustable meansfor limiting the freedom of rotation of the shaft, a spider disposedupon the shaft and secured thereto, arms outwardly extending-from thespider hub, adjusting holes disposed within the arms, a cradle basehingedly secured to the arms, cradle arms upwardly extending from thecradle base and secured thereto, a collar adjustably disposed upon theshaft, links disposed between the cra'dle arms and the adj ustablecollar, and collars disposed upon the shaft adapted for limiting themovement of the adjustable collar.

2. In a device of the class described, in combination, a base, arotatable shaft vertically disposed centrally of the base, meansdisposed within the base for controlling the rotation of the shaft, aspider fixedly disposed about the shaft and above the base, armsextending outwardly therefrom, a cradle base hingedly secured to thearms, cradle armsextending upwardly and secured to the cradle base, acollar slidably disposed upon the shaft, links hingedly secured tothecradle arms and the collar, said links disposed therebetween, and

means disposed upon the shaft for limiting the movement of the collar.

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of the arms 29. and the interstices are sealed by a screen assembly 31,the purpose of which is to facilitate inspection and observation of lthe operation of the reel as the material is unwound therefrom.

. r In the operation of my device the cradle is shown in unwindingposition as illustrated in Fig. 2. When placed in this position thematerial maybe freely unwound therefrom. .When a skein or reel is to beplacedupon, or removed from the cradle, the same is placed in theposition as illustrated in Fig. 3.

During the placing and removing of reels of material from the cradle,the hood structure is removed from the shaft.

While the form of mechanism herein described may be successfully used inthe carrying out of my method, I do not wish to be limited to thespecific form of mechanism herein shown and described as any form ofmechanism'may be used that is adapted to the I carrying out of mymethod, all coming within the scope of the claims which follow.

hat I claim is:

.1. In a device of the class described, the V combination of a base,legs having feet disposed upon the lower endthereof outwardly disposedrelativeto the base and secured

